podcastsinenglish Level 3.145 Tutor YouTube
Sep 13, 2018
Richard and Jackie explore the value of YouTube as a learning tool. Richard shares how he successfully replaced his laptop battery with a helpful video guide. They discuss building custom PCs using online tutorials, which can cut costs significantly. Jackie highlights her journey mastering advanced knitting techniques through video demonstrations. The duo also addresses some drawbacks of instructional videos, like excessive introductions and pacing issues, ultimately concluding that quality tutorials can be incredibly effective for learning.
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Fixing A Laptop With A YouTube Video
- Richard needed to change his laptop battery and didn't know how to remove the back panel.
- He followed a short YouTube video that showed force points and used a credit card to open it, and it worked perfectly.
Videos Beat Manuals For Quick How-Tos
- Richard observed manuals are slow to find and full of technical jargon compared to videos.
- Videos are quicker to locate and show practical steps visually, making them more accessible for many tasks.
Building A Custom PC From Videos
- Richard watched videos showing how to build a custom computer from scratch and which components to buy.
- He noted you can save money by buying parts separately and assemble a tailored machine yourself.